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What is a nighthawk?

What is a nighthawk? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (Britain, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus. [from 17th c.]
  2. (US) A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor. [from 18th c.]
  3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours. [from 19th c.]
  4. A nighthawker.
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The nighthawk belongs to the Family Caprimulgidae, a group of nocturnal and crepuscular birds also known as the nightjars.
The more he thought about Mr. nighthawk the more he wanted to meet him.
Kiddie had explained 94 to him how Mr. nighthawk caught his meals on the wing.
Then Mr. nighthawk left his perch and climbed up into the sky.
Mr. nighthawk whined, as he looked hungrily at Kiddie Katydid.
Other bird species include the belted kingfisher, double-crested cormorant, osprey, great gray owl, merlin, common nighthawk, five species of woodpecker and a diverse representation of waterfowl and songbirds.

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